Cannon vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cannon

Boy #766 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"large gun, artillery piece"

Origin: Old French

American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

American English Dutch

8 High Risk

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Cannon Rank #766

Derrick Rank #820

Cannon is more popular, ranked #766 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Cannon or Derrick more popular?

Cannon is more popular, ranked #766 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Cannon and Derrick mean?

Cannon means "large gun, artillery piece" (Old French origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Cannon and Derrick boy or girl names?

Cannon is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.